Konnor Griffin Is Showing Why He Can Be the Face of the Pirates

Konnor Griffin delivered the biggest hit in the Pirates’ 7-4 win over Milwaukee, driving a tough inside fastball for a two-run double that gave Pittsburgh the lead. But the swing meant more than just two runs. Alex Stumpf looks at how Griffin has developed throughout his rookie season, the adjustments he’s made at the plate, what injuries took away from his year and why his ability to identify and attack his weaknesses could be the biggest takeaway heading into 2027. Plus, how the Pirates’ failure to add another infielder put even more pressure on Griffin and contributed to where this season ultimately went. Read more from Alex Stumpf on Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Download the NS9 app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.